10 Easy and Quick Sponge Cake Frosting Recipes

Sponge cakes always turn out tender and delicious. These layers pair beautifully with various types of frosting: buttercream, sour cream, cottage cheese, custard, buttercream, and more. Every homemaker probably has their own tried-and-true recipe. I'm offering several simple and quick frosting recipes that are sure to please you and your guests.

A quick and easy recipe for sponge cake frosting

It's a common misconception that cake-making is a long and tedious process. Let's debunk that myth using this sponge cake frosting as an example. It only takes 5 minutes and a few simple ingredients you'll probably already have in your fridge. The frosting will be just the right amount of sweet and light, perfectly soaking the sponge cake.

Classic custard

This is a classic custard recipe. The resulting custard is smooth and beautiful, with a light vanilla flavor. I recommend using it for eclairs, profiteroles, sponge cakes, Napoleon cakes, or honey cakes.

Ingredients

• Milk - 400 ml
• Butter - 100 g
• Eggs C1 - 2 pcs.
• Sugar - 150 g
• Flour - 4 tbsp.
• Vanilla sugar - 10 g

Cooking time: 2 hours

Servings: 1 (you will get about 600 grams of cream, this is enough to soak a honey cake made from 11 layers in an 18 x 18 cm pan)

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

Step 2

Pour one and a half glasses of milk into a saucepan.

Step 3

We leave half a glass.

Step 4

Place the milk on the fire and bring it almost to a boil.

Step 5

ag 5Pour the remaining milk into a bowl, add granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, eggs and flour.

Step 6

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. The mixture should be lump-free.

Step 7

Add the hot milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Important! Stir first, then add the milk.

Step 8

Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir constantly.

Step 9

The custard base needs to be brought to a boil.

Step 10

When the first bubbles appear, reduce the heat and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Continue whisking constantly. The mixture will thicken.

Step 11

Remove the saucepan from the heat and continue stirring the cream in the still hot saucepan to cool it.

Step 12

Add butter. The amount is up to you. 50 grams is enough, but for a creamier taste, 100-150 grams is better.

Mix everything well again.

Step 13

The cream is ready, all that remains is to cool it.

Step 14

To cool the cream to room temperature, cover it with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface. This prevents condensation from forming.

If you want to cool the cream faster, you can do so on the balcony or under cold water. In this case, be sure to stir the cream to prevent lumps from forming.

Delicate butter cream at home

This delicate, velvety cream is perfect for soaking sponge cake layers. This buttercream is very quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

• Cream 33% – 500 ml
• Sour cream 20% – 400 g
• Powdered sugar – 200 g

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Servings: 1 per 20-22 cm cake

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients. The cream and sour cream should be well chilled beforehand.

Step 2

Place sour cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Shake the cream well and add to the sour cream and powdered sugar.

Step 4

Beat with a mixer until all ingredients are combined and the mixture thickens. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Spread the prepared cream over the cake layers. This recipe doesn't require additional soaking.

Sour cream quick and easy

Another quick and easy recipe for sponge cake frosting. This moderately thick and moderately sweet frosting is perfect for frequent sponge cakes and pastries. It's inexpensive, relatively low in calories, and still incredibly delicious!

Ingredients

• Sour cream 25-30% – 250 g
• Powdered sugar – 4 tbsp.

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour the cooled sour cream into the container.

Step 2

Add powdered sugar to the sour cream.

Step 3

Beat the sour cream with powdered sugar using a mixer at high speed.

Step 4

Continue whisking for 3-5 minutes until the cream thickens and becomes fluffy and smooth.

Step 5

Spread the prepared cream over the sponge cake layers. You can add berries or fruit if desired.

Cream with condensed milk for those with a sweet tooth

This classic butter and condensed milk cream is very sweet, sure to please those with a sweet tooth. And yet, it's quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

• Butter 82.5% – 200 g
• Condensed milk (natural) – 200 g
• Vanilla extract, rum or cognac – 1 tsp.

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients. Remove the butter and condensed milk from the refrigerator ahead of time and bring them to room temperature.

Step 2

Beat the butter with a mixer at high speed until it turns white and acquires the consistency of thick sour cream.

Step 3

Without stopping whisking, gradually add condensed milk to the butter, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 4

Beat the mixture until smooth after adding each portion of condensed milk.

Step 5

Continue whisking until the cream becomes fluffy and airy.

Step 6

Spread the prepared cream over the sponge cake layers. Our sweet dessert is ready!

Airy curd cream

This cream is made with readily available ingredients that are almost always in the refrigerator. The finished product is smooth and homogeneous, pairs beautifully with berries and fruits, and is suitable for layering chocolate and light-colored sponge cakes.

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese 9% – 125 g
• Butter – 90 g
• Powdered sugar – 50 g
• Vanilla sugar – 10 g

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We prepare all the necessary ingredients in the required quantities.

Step 2

Pour the cottage cheese into a container and grind it with a blender until it becomes a paste.

Step 3

Place the softened butter in a container and beat with a mixer.

Step 4

Without stopping whisking, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla sugar to the butter.

Step 5

Beat the butter until it becomes fluffy and white and increases in volume.

Step 6

Once the butter has been whipped to the desired consistency, add the cottage cheese. Beat with a mixer until a fluffy, smooth mixture is achieved.

Step 7

For easy layering, transfer the prepared cream into a pastry bag and coat the cake layer.

Cream with milk

This is a very simple and affordable sponge cake frosting that takes no more than 15 minutes to make. It's delicious and beautiful, perfect not only for layering between cake layers but also for creating simple decorations.

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar – 200 g
• Butter – 250 g
• Milk – 70 ml
• Vanillin – 0.5 tsp.

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Gather the necessary ingredients in the quantities required for preparation. Bring the milk to a boil beforehand and cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.

Step 3

Beat the butter and powdered sugar with a mixer until you get a thick, homogeneous mass.

Step 4

Add milk to the whipped butter.

Step 5

Beat with a mixer at high speed for 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

The result should be a glossy, shiny mass.

Step 7

Place the prepared cream into a pastry bag and use it to layer or decorate the sponge cake.

Yogurt cream with amazing taste

Yogurt-based frosting is light and delicious. It's easy to make and perfect for both white and chocolate sponge cakes. It's considered the most popular frosting for children's sponge cakes.

Ingredients

• Yogurt (thick, not drinkable) – 500 ml
• Whipping cream 33% – 200 ml
• Powdered sugar – 100 g
• Gelatin – 15 g
• Cold water – 90 g

Cooking time: 40-60 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We measure out the required amount of ingredients.

Step 2

Soak the gelatin: pour cold water over it and stir until completely dissolved.

Step 3

Pour the well-chilled cream into a deep bowl. Beat with a mixer, first on low speed, then on high.

Step 4

Continue whipping the cream until it thickens. Depending on the speed of your mixer, this may take 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add powdered sugar to the yogurt and mix until smooth.

Step 6

Place the swollen gelatin in the microwave and heat it in short bursts until it becomes liquid. It's important not to overheat the gelatin above 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), as this may cause it to lose its gelling properties.

Step 7

Gradually add the heated gelatin into the yogurt mixture and mix thoroughly.

Step 8

Once all the gelatin has been mixed into the yogurt mixture, gradually fold in the whipped cream. Gently fold in with a spoon or silicone spatula until smooth and homogeneous.

Step 9

Place the container with the cream in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. During this time, the cream will become denser and more stable. Now you can use it to sandwich the sponge cake layers.

The most delicious chocolate cream

If you want to truly surprise your guests and family, spread this delicious chocolate frosting over sponge cake layers. It requires no heavy cream, eggs, gelatin, or exotic cheeses. It's made with simple and affordable ingredients. It's light and deliciously chocolatey.

Ingredients

• Milk – 500 ml
• Butter – 250 g
• Sugar – 150 g
• Cocoa powder – 20 g
• Corn starch – 35 g
• Salt - a pinch

Cooking time: 2-3 hours

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Divide the milk into two portions: 200 ml and 300 ml.

Step 2

Add sugar, salt, cornstarch, and cocoa powder to a container with 200 ml of milk. Mix everything thoroughly with a whisk.

Step 3

Place 300 ml of milk on the stove and bring to a boil, but do not boil.

Step 4

While stirring constantly, add the chocolate mixture into the hot milk.

Step 5

Return the pan to medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. The custard is ready when the first bubbles appear on the surface, it thickens, and darkens in color.

Step 6

Pour the prepared custard mixture into a plate, cover with cling film and leave to cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Beat the butter, heated to room temperature, with a mixer for 3-5 minutes until fluffy and white.

Step 8

Add the custard mixture to the whipped butter in several batches. Mix with a mixer until smooth. The chocolate cream for the sponge cake layer is ready!

Butter cream

The easiest, quickest, and most delicious frosting for sponge cakes. It's ready in just a few minutes and makes a wonderful complement to a variety of desserts. Adding a few spoons of coffee will give the frosting a unique flavor and an attractive hue.

Ingredients

• Butter 82% – 200 g
• Powdered sugar – 200 g
• Strong coffee – 2 tbsp.

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We prepare the necessary products.

Step 2

Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl. Beat until pale and fluffy.

Step 3

While whisking continuously, gradually add powdered sugar to the whipped butter.

Step 4

Once all the powdered sugar has been mixed into the butter, add the coffee. Mix thoroughly again with a mixer.

Step 5

Once all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, the cream is ready. It has a beautiful beige color and a delicate flavor and aroma!